Introduction to California Chaparral
(eBook)
Author
Contributors
Keeley, Sterling, Dr., author.
Published
University of California Press, 2006.
Format
eBook
Edition
1.
ISBN
9780520939004 (electronic bk.)
Physical Desc
1 online resource (344 pages)
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Language
English
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Enki Library eBook.
Description
"The characteristic look of California Chaparral-a soft bluish-green blanket of vegetation gently covering the hills-is known to millions who have seen it as the backdrop in movies and television productions. This complex ecological community of plants and animals is not just a feature of the hills around Hollywood, but is a quintessential part of the entire California landscape. It is a highly resilient community adapted to life with recurring fires and droughts. Written for a wide audience, this concise, engaging, and beautifully illustrated book describes an ancient and exquisitely balanced environment home to wondrous organisms: Fire Beetles that mate only on burning branches, lizards that shoot blood from their eyes when threatened, Kangaroo Rats that never drink water, and seeds that germinate only after a fire, even if that means waiting in the soil for a 100 years or more. Useful both as a field guide and an introductory overview of the ecology of chaparral, it also provides a better understanding of how we might live in harmony, safety, and appreciation of this unique ecological community.* Identifies chaparral's common plants, animals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects * Features 79 color illustrations, 56 black-and-white photographs, and 3 maps* Examines the role of humans and fire in chaparral, covering the placement and design of homes, landscaping, and public policy."--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Quinn, R. D., & Keeley, S. (2006). Introduction to California Chaparral (1.). University of California Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Quinn, Ronald D and Sterling Keeley. 2006. Introduction to California Chaparral. University of California Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Quinn, Ronald D and Sterling Keeley. Introduction to California Chaparral University of California Press, 2006.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Quinn, Ronald D., and Sterling Keeley. Introduction to California Chaparral 1., University of California Press, 2006.
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